It is finally here. The game we have all been waiting for,the Super Bowl. Lots of things have happened in the NFL since the season has started. For instance with the two teams in the big game. I'm sure every player on the Patriots would say the first 18 wins were worthless without a Super Bowl ring. The Giants stunned everyone this season. Not only did most experts think the would finish in the cellar of the NFC East, they won an incredible 10 road games. Here is my Super Bowl prediction along with the key to victory and X-Factor for each team.
Giants
Key to Victory: Eli Manning QB: For the Giants to win, Manning has to keep playing the way he has all postseason. If he avoids costly mistakes, the Giants have a great chance of winning the game.
X-Factor: Ahmad Bradshaw RB: Most people don't realize that when the game is on the line and the Giants are running out clock, Brandon Jacobs isn't getting the ball. Instead it is Bradshaw as a surprise rookie out of Marshall doing the damage. Bradshaw has 163 yards rushing this postseason and is a home run threat to score. If he gets 12 to 17 carries the Giants are in good shape.
Patriots
Key to Victory: Laurence Maroney RB: Maroney has played very well this postseason and has had 2 100 yard games. If he can run the ball, that will be keep the Giants dominant front four from getting to Tom Brady.
X-Factor: Kevin Faulk RB: Faulk has been a key component of all of the Patriots Super Bowl wins and is one of the most underrated players on the team. Faulk has the versatility to run and catch passes out of the back field. If Faulk gets around 70 total yards the Patriots are in good shape.
Prediction: The Giants had a great run to get this far but all in all I think the Patriots just have too much fire power. My prediction is Giants 21 Patriots 27.
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